Radiofrequency and extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field effects on the blood-brain barrier

被引:66
作者
Nittby, Henrietta [1 ]
Grafstrom, Gustav [2 ]
Eberhardt, Jacob L. [2 ]
Malmgren, Lars [3 ]
Brun, Arne [4 ]
Persson, Bertil R. R. [2 ]
Salford, Leif G. [1 ]
机构
[1] Lund Univ, Rausing Lab, Dept Neurosurg, Lund, Sweden
[2] Lund Univ, Rausing Lab, Dept Med Radiat Phys, Lund, Sweden
[3] Lund Univ, Rausing Lab, Dept Appl Elect LTH, Lund, Sweden
[4] Lund Univ, Rausing Lab, Dept Neuropathol, Lund, Sweden
关键词
albumin; blood-brain barrier; mobile phones; MRI;
D O I
10.1080/15368370802061995
中图分类号
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
During the last century, mankind has introduced electricity and during the very last decades, the microwaves of the modern communication society have spread a totally new entity-the radiofrequency fields-around the world. How does this affect biology on Earth? The mammalian brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier, which prevents harmful substances from reaching the brain tissue. There is evidence that exposure to electromagnetic fields at non thermal levels disrupts this barrier. In this review, the scientific findings in this field are presented. The result is a complex picture, where some studies show effects on the blood-brain barrier, whereas others do not. Possible mechanisms for the interactions between electromagnetic fields and the living organisms are discussed. Demonstrated effects on the effects upon biology, have caused blood-brain barrier, as well as a series of other effects societal anxiety. Continued research is needed to come to an understanding of how these possible effects can be neutralized, or at least reduced. Furthermore, it should be kept in mind that proven effects on biology also should have positive potentials, e.g., for medical use.
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